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Death

As scary as you are i wish you didn’t have a name. As heartless as you can be i wish you never existed. As brutal as you go, i hate to even think of you Though even the rain of my tears doesn’t worth your pity. I always whisper in my talk and sneaking in my walk Because i am afraid to be heard by you, Oh yes i am scared to be seen by you. But in my heart i know that i have to live with you. Since you are the visitor of every home I tried to run away from you, though i can never hide from you. In my faithfulness, my hard work, nothing pleases you either. People of high ranks, countries and foreign lands None of them shake your nerves. Because you are someone that knows no mercy. Your claws are as sharp as the new blades And you jaws are always wide open to chew up the precious souls into pieces. Your hands are made ready to snatch away a thing that no money can buy, And your mission is as unstoppable as the raging fire in the dry forest. Your stony heart doesn’t let you to spare those who are still dreaming, Because you are as good as a thief that steals from commoners. You have no shame to ambush the innocents. And your time and date is known only by you. Your targets are always set not to fail or skip who your heart desires. Your sharp point is as poisonous as a snake’s venom You don’t even hold a breath when you go for hunting. Thinking of you leaves me hopeless. It makes me give up on everything i planned. Future is nothing when i picture you in my head. Everything is just a lie when you arrive. All precious things and planet wealth melt away The seasons stop changing and the wishes becomes fairytales Something that exist only in my imagination. Oh death i wish i can put you on hold, I wish i can put you behind bars for good. I wish you can be jailed and sentenced to life imprisonment. My bad i can’t even touch you or at least see you with my eyes I don’t have the power to bring you to justice Or perhaps sit and sign extended contract with you. So that i could finish all my plans before i go with you. For i know that i am on your list. For i know that you will be pleased to be my guest For i know that i am one of your targets. For i know that my end is in your hands. You are the one to shut down the light at my end time. You are the one to close the chapter of who i am. The key to lock the door of my breath taking. For my life is measured by the moment you arrive. That’s when i will be losing my battle; And let you take over. Until then to god be the glory!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 6/17/2018 7:22:00 PM
What a deep, powerful, philosophical piece - an ode to death! Well done Tswarelo! Best regards. Pandita
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Tswarelo Mohohoma
Date: 6/17/2018 10:20:00 PM
I am truly humbled Pandita

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